USC blocks Cardinals from interviewing Kliff Kingsbury

The Arizona Cardinals are one of two teams reportedly interested in former Texas Tech head coach and current USC offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury. However, the Cardinals have been denied the opportunity to interview him.

Last month, the league decided to enforce a rule that has been on the books. Teams must request permission to interview college coaches under contract just as they would have to in the pros and they must respect their wishes or face possible revoked draft picks for “conduct detrimental” to the league.

Kingsbury signed with USC to be their offensive coordinator in December.

He had a losing record as a head coach for Texas Tech, but has had a top-five offense in five of the last nine seasons, no matter where he has been.

Despite the block from USC, according to team sideline reporter Paul Calvisi, Kingsbury is a serious candidate.